variants
or signalling
as in motioning
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
signaled the oncoming traffic to stop while the wrecked car was being towed away
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Recent Examples of signaling
The official said Treasury has warned banks in China, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Oman that facilitating Iranian trade could expose them to secondary sanctions, signaling a more aggressive approach to enforcement beyond Iran’s borders.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This new wagon is designed to appeal to drivers who want both sporty dynamics and the practicality of a touring vehicle, signaling a shift in how electric cars are being positioned in the premium space.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Still, the past decade has seen a string of new-agey boutique hotels populating the seaside town’s western shores, signaling a new awakening for this slice of France’s western coastline.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Thomas Jefferson’s rough draft has marks signaling where the reader should pause briefly, or take a longer pause.
—Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Real estate signs now hang on the property, signaling it is available for sale or lease.
—Glenn Counts, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, representatives from both countries held undisclosed meetings in Havana, signaling a potential shift in relations.
—Erika Gonzalez, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
There are also five light strip colors of red, blue, yellow, white and purple for visibility in nighttime situations or flashing emergency signaling with the red, blue and alternating red/blue LEDs.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Berkshire Hathaway built a sizable position, while David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management, Michael Burry’s Scion Asset Management, as well as Jane Street and Citadel Advisors added exposure, signaling confidence in a turnaround.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
This new wagon is designed to appeal to drivers who want both sporty dynamics and the practicality of a touring vehicle, signaling a shift in how electric cars are being positioned in the premium space.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
Still, the past decade has seen a string of new-agey boutique hotels populating the seaside town’s western shores, signaling a new awakening for this slice of France’s western coastline.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Thomas Jefferson’s rough draft has marks signaling where the reader should pause briefly, or take a longer pause.
—Thomas Tweed, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Real estate signs now hang on the property, signaling it is available for sale or lease.
—Glenn Counts, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, representatives from both countries held undisclosed meetings in Havana, signaling a potential shift in relations.
—Erika Gonzalez, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
There are also five light strip colors of red, blue, yellow, white and purple for visibility in nighttime situations or flashing emergency signaling with the red, blue and alternating red/blue LEDs.
—Shirl Leigh
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Berkshire Hathaway built a sizable position, while David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management, Michael Burry’s Scion Asset Management, as well as Jane Street and Citadel Advisors added exposure, signaling confidence in a turnaround.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signaling
Verb
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Meanwhile, Soler and López began trading words, with López seemingly motioning at Soler to do something.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The federal government intensified efforts to expand family detention indefinitely by motioning to terminate a cornerstone policy ensuring the protection of immigrant children in federal custody.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An official with knowledge of the situation told Northern News Now that an officer responded to reports of a man walking on a sidewalk and waving a gun.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Kevin Durant waving bye to Deandre Ayton after he was ejected from the game.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Though Washington is revered today, his position was extremely fragile at the time, Kesten said, gesturing at an image of a painting of von Steuben and Washington.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The beat is knowingly Hoover-esque, gesturing toward familiar dramatic territory between lovers — before violently swerving in a more genre-forward direction.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Signaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signaling. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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